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Given the number of conveyor-related accidents that occur during routine maintenance and cleanup, every bulk material handler has a vested interest in technologies to help reduce hazards and prevent injuries. Seemingly mundane tasks such as adjusting belt cleaners and removing spillage often require employees to work in close proximity to the moving conveyor, where even […]

by Jon M. Casey When it comes to preparing for an emergency, it seems that most people are not really prepared. That’s why it’s called an emergency. But what if you could make preparations when there was no emergency, to get ready for the time when clear thinking instead of chaos might be the better […]

Prairie Dawg Practical by Tim Holmberg, DEMI Equipment I would imagine the word “feeder” outside of a gravel or mining installation would throw a few people off when mentioned. Why would we use that word in relation to digging and hauling dirt out of huge hole in the ground? After about 30 minutes or so […]

On the front lines with Fisher Phillips by Travis Vance and Pamela Williams Employers can expect higher penalties from the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Fed-OSHA) in the coming year. Fed-OSHA announced on Jan. 15, 2019 that it plans to increase the maximum penalty it can issue an employer for serious and other-than-serious citations […]

by RockRoadRecycle staff writer Concrete and cement production is generally undertaken at specifically designed stationary processing plants. Here conveying systems are integral components of the set up, being vital to the entire operation of the plant. Although the conveying systems used are often very similar, many manufacturers are developing systems to work in highly specialized […]